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A state Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday advanced a controversial bill banning abortion as early as six weeks, to cheers from anti-abortion Iowans.

The so-called “fetal heartbeat bill” would make it a felony for doctors to perform abortions after detecting a fetal heartbeat. Fetal heartbeats can be detected as early as six weeks into pregnancy.

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The approval is a milestone for Iowans against abortion.

"It shows that we do respect all life (and) that all lives matter, especially young, vulnerable and innocent in the womb," Altoona resident David Ortega said.

Abortion rights supporters, who packed the small committee chambers for the vote, said the outcome was upsetting.

"It's an assault on the rights of Iowa's women,” Des Moines resident Caroline Schoonover said. "I personally have had an abortion, and it would have ruined my life and that child would have had a horrible life if they had been born. This is just a necessary thing."

Committee Democrats who oppose the bill argued that it is unconstitutional, attacks women's rights and exacerbates a doctor shortage.

"Our state would lose its only residency program for OB-GYNs,” said Sen. Janet Petersen, D-Des Moines. "It means fewer doctors practicing OB-GYN in our state.”

Meanwhile, committee Republicans said the bill is necessary.

“The goal of this is to protect the lives of all Iowans, especially those most vulnerable who can't speak up for themselves,” said Sen. Amy Sinclair, R-Allerton.

The bill now advances to the full state Senate.

Should the bill become law, the only exception would be for pregnancies threatening the life of the mother.

If passed, the bill would likely face significant legal challenges from those who argue it violates U.S. Supreme Court rulings guaranteeing the right to an abortion.